Bill > HF2314

This bill makes several changes to laws concerning permits to carry weapons and permits to acquire pistols or revolvers, including updating procedures for permit issuance and verification, allowing for online handgun safety training courses, and creating a more durable copy of the permit. It also clarifies that renewal training requirements may be waived under certain circumstances, such as completing small arms training or qualifying on a firing range, and modifies the fee structure for permit renewals and duplicates, with a portion of the fees going to the department of public safety's operating account. Additionally, the bill establishes new provisions for the confidentiality of permit holder information, preventing its release to the public except for statistical data or to law enforcement, with specific exceptions for verifying permit validity and for individuals protected by no-contact or protective orders. Finally, it introduces penalties for fraudulent transfers of firearms and ammunition, making it a felony to knowingly encourage or provide false information for such transfers, and requires the department of public safety to adopt rules to administer these provisions.